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1618 Asian Fusion

4.7 (4.3k reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Thai, Dim Sum
Open • 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
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Chicken Crispy Pad Thai
Winston L.

Our friend recommended this restaurant, so we went to grab a Sunday lunch here. They have marked parking spots and there were plenty when we arrived. No issues getting a table for 3 without a reservation, but it was quite full, so a reservation would not have hurt. The food: Chicken Crispy Pad Thai - I'm not sure what sorcery this is, but they prepared Pad Thai, but with crunchy wide noodles. It's quite a trip and also hits a lot of the senses. Calamari - a very light and crispy batter. These are dipped something like a lime juice pepper sauce. Nice way to start the meal. Shrimp Papaya Salad - crunchy, umami, tangy and with plenty of shrimp. Solid dish Banana Salmon - a curry salmon served with rice. I thought this was pretty good. House of Fusion's menu has Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese influences. There was even a whole dim sum menu that we didn't get a chance to explore. Overall, a nice dining experience and definitely some unique dishes.

Wayne L.

Came here for the 1st time and here is my rundown. Parking was a shared small shopping strip. It was a bit tough since it was also shared parking for residence of apartment tenants. In fact, the restaurant was under the apartment. Parking can be difficult but not unavailable (limited). Food is well, fusion - has interesting food narratives. My wife had a duck red curry and honestly there was not much duck and was imbalanced (overly sweet). We had a grilled (bbq) octopus which was the only one that saved the dinner to be more palatable. We ordered a pad thai that was not spicy; rather, it was sweet. The service, honestly had much for improvement... We had to check twice on our position for waiting for our seat and even when asked... we were mislead twice. We were told its ready but then it wasn't. We were then told we are next but ended up waiting 12 more mins and when we sat down. We has ton request the basics i.g water. Although, we were asked if we are ready to order any drinks. This expression showed negligence over the basic "let me bring you some water" but sell your quickly for something that can hurt you. In addition, they brought then incorrect type of rice and had to wait a bit more. Overall, it was nothing all that unique except higher pricing. The thai food was not authentic at all... the pho xiao long bao was unique and great. Overall, the appertizer: grilled octopus and pho xiao long bao was the only reasonable thing to make it some what interesting to try. It has good reviews but there are definitely better for those that can overlook the hype. Parking - 2/5 Food - 3/5 Service 2/5 Authenticty claim 2/5 Portion to price 2/5 Overall value 2.5/5 Will come back for a 2nd chance but as of now 2.5 / 3 as of now.

Grilled Octopus
Jenny L.

The vibes are great here! This spot is hard to get a reservation, and you have a 15 min grace period to secure your spot, otherwise, you're automatically taken off the reservation roster. They were able to accommodate our 8 person group on a 6 person reservation, but required a 15-20min wait (on a Saturday night). I appreciated the minimal menu, as it allows the restaurant to focus on what they do best. We ordered off the dimsum menu and the regular menu. Papaya Salad 8/10 - great acidity and fresh start to the dinner. Waiter said this dish was sharable between 1-2 people, but would say for a tasting, you're able to share it between 4 people plenty. Pho Xiao Long Bao 10/10 - a must order! This was so flavorful and bursting with the classic pho flavor. The meat on the inside was very tender. Pork Xiao Long Bao 7/10 - hard to beat after trying the Pho XLB. But yummy as well. Grilled Octopus 7/10 - wasn't expecting baby octopus, but flavor was ok. Good if you like a chewy texture of octopus but I'd pass on this next time. Crispy Red Fish (no pic available) 7/10 - ordered the 2.5lb fish for a party of 8 people. Fed us plenty. Loved the crispy tail, although the fish lacked SALT along the entire fish. It was saucy, but the sauce was sweet and sour, and salt would've realllllyyyy helped boost the fish. Texture was soft but firm (not a flaky). Not a bad order at all, just wished it was seasoned. Crispy Pad Thai 9/10 - WOW. Loved the crispy noodles sprinkled throughout. I'm a big texture person and the crisp really carried the dish and made it interesting to eat. Would order again just to experience this again! Red Curry 7/10 - this was OK, nothing memorable for me in comparison to other curries I've had. Pineapple Fried Rice 8/10 - the rice was super delicious!! Savory and a balance of sweetness from the pineapple. The white rice that was given to us was pretty dry and disappointing. Definitely wasn't a pleasant pairing with the rest of the dishes. Good place to visit if you're with a big group and you want to try a lot of different dishes family style!

Donna V.

1618 was highly recommended to us, and we were impressed by the large selection of elevated cuisines inspires by Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, to Singapore flavors. A lot of dishes serves tapas allows you to try many items without committing to large portion. Some of our favorite bites were Xiao Long Bao, Bangkok Wings, Calamari, Truffle Fried Rice, and Duck Curry. Each brought something different and made it enjoyable to explore the menu. Unfortunately, our dining experience fell short when it came to consistency. We had to flag down our waitress for simple requests such as extra Hoisin & Siriracha, Black Pepper, Sambal for Vietnamese Grilled Pork Bowl, as well as missing chopsticks and spoons. Fulfilling these requests was more of an inconvenient to the staff. 1618 is truly a great restaurant, a little more attentiveness from the service staff would've round out our dining experience.

Angela B.

A friend kept raving about this place and we finally made brunch plans. 2 pm on a Saturday and they def weren't that busy. They have parking in the Amil building directly across from the entrance which makes it easy to get in and out. Granted the parking was quite busy. Inside the decor is tastefully done and much bigger than it seems. All the tables were simply set and the tram had these beautiful outfits on. Tried the Lychee martini which was tasty and when it came out they had the smoky bubble and when it popped, so much fun! Along with the egg rolls, xiao long bao, beef potstickers and duck pan fried bap. Everything was so flavorful and nothing was overly done. I'll def be back to try other things on the menu.

Delores L.

1618 Asian Fusion has been on my dining bucket list for some time now mainly due its high Yelp rating (top 100 restaurant for three years in a row) coupled with a good friend raving about the restaurant. That friend along with another friend tried 1618 yesterday. OMG it was so delicious!!! In addition, it is important to note 1618 have free garage parking. Our server was initially Marvi, who switched out with Emelia. Both were top notch servers and made our visit to 1618 delightful and memorable. The restaurant itself is striking with curved wood panels, clean architectural lines and visual appeal. We had egg rolls and soup dumplings as an appetizer. The girls had lychee martinis whereas I had a chocolate martini (hard to find these days.) The martinis were smooth and flavorful. Those appetizers were on point especially the eggroll. It was not the typical eggroll..it was seasoned well, wavy and lite in appearance and crunchy to eat. One of my friends even took an eggroll order to go. Now for the entrees...one friend had potstickers + banh pa mi, another had chicken curry and I had Chicken Pad Thai. My Pad Thai was comparable to ones I had in Thailand...chicken was fork cutting soft, bursting with flavor and layered well. Next time I have to try their famous pineapple fried rice.

Salted Pepper Calamari
Sophia H.

Barbie was our waitress and she is a foodie after my own heart. My friends and I came during happy hour and tried a few cocktails and apps. It was such a lovely meal trying salt and pepper calamari, happy hour crunchy salad, and the banana leaf salmon. I would order all of that again. I also ordered the egg rolls but those were overshadowed. Small egg rolls that were about the size of a finger for $10.... But overall I have been here many times and it's always solid.

Daniela B.

I've heard great things about this restaurant and boy did it live up to the hype! We came on a Saturday for lunchtime and we were seated quickly. We ordered the soup, dumplings, duck red curry, pepper, steak, orange chicken, and the pad See ew for our entrées. The food came out quickly. My favorite was the pad see ew as the noodles were the perfect texture, and the flavor was delicious. The soup dumplings were bigger than usual and were filled with soup. Our friend recommended for us to try the crème brûlée cheesecake and it was a showstopper. It came with pineapple ice cream, which honestly made it complete. I cannot wait to come back again and try their other dishes because I have really nothing bad to say about this restaurant.

Cheryl V.

Austin~What a great spot for Asian fusion food! You walk in and the whole place, although tiny from the front door, opens up to a huge, beautiful restaurant! Food was great, although a bit spicier than I prefer. There were many dishes that were too spicy for me to enjoy. That's why I took one star off. I would like to have more offerings that are not spicy at all. On my pictures, I highlighted what we tried!! Definitely a place I would go back to. We were able to try several different items because there were four of us and we were extremely hungry. The dim sum was fabulous.

Top left to bottom right: Wonton Soup, Tiger Shrimp, Filet Mignon Pad See Ew, & Xiao Long Bao
Christina H.

Is it that time of year for another 1618 update? Absolutely. After my umpteenth visit, I think it's safe to say I've worked my way through almost the entire menu (minus a few noodle, chicken & vegetarian dishes). My 2025 review still stands, but after so many visits, I've noticed a few items haven't been good as they used to, particularly the chicken wings (and yes, all three of them). The Garlic Wings haven't been hitting quite the same. They've started to taste a little dry, and the saucier wings taste better the next day since they don't have time to steep through once served. The Filet Mignon Pepper Steak is still my favorite dish on the menu, but I still can't justify ordering it family-style anymore. It's delicious, but the portion just doesn't match the price. One of the newest additions--the Truffle Fried Rice is spectacular. It's light, not overpowering with truffle, and the fish eggs really adds the perfect little pop of texture/flavor. I don't think I breathed the entire time I scarfed it down!! 1618 is still one of my favorite restaurants in Austin of all time, but I think it's time for the menu to elevate a bit and dive deeper into less mainstream Asian cuisine. If anyone can do it, 1618 can.

Marco R.

After landing in San Antonio yesterday to kick off my summer vacation, the very first thing I did today was ask my friend to bring me back to this restaurant. The reason is simple: we ate here two years ago, and it left such a great impression on us that we had been looking forward to coming back ever since. Fortunately, not much has changed in terms of either the quality or the overall presentation of the food. Everything is still delicious, especially the Pho Combo. To be honest, it's far better than most of the pho we've had in Germany. That doesn't mean the pho in Germany is bad--it simply means this place matches my personal taste much better. As for the downsides, they're almost exactly the same as before. Parking is still a major challenge, and I understand that's probably not something the restaurant can easily fix. We also tried calling ahead to reserve a table, but they don't take reservations, whether you're coming with a group of 5-7 people or just 2-3 people. We arrived at 6:45 PM and still had to wait about 40 minutes before being seated, which was honestly quite inconvenient. Coincidentally, there was live music tonight, which was a nice surprise. Unfortunately, the sound system wasn't very good, so it was difficult to hear what the singers were performing. Then again, this isn't really the type of venue where people come specifically to enjoy live music, so most diners didn't seem to pay much attention to it. One thing I did notice was that either the kitchen has made a few changes over the past two years, or perhaps my own taste has changed a little. The food felt slightly saltier than I remembered, and the pho broth was richer and creamier. While that added some depth of flavor, it was a bit too rich for my liking, to the point where finishing the entire bowl of broth felt a little overwhelming. The braised short ribs were incredibly tender--so tender that a knife was almost unnecessary, and they could easily be pulled apart with just a fork. While many people would probably see that as a positive, I actually missed the slightly firmer, meatier texture I remembered from my last visit. That said, these are relatively minor issues. The quality may have dipped just a little compared to our previous visit, but this is still an excellent restaurant. If they can fine-tune those small details, it would easily return to being one of my favorite places. There's a good chance we'll stop by one more time before heading back to Germany.

Liz Z.

If you're looking for one of the best Asian dining experiences in Austin, put 1618 Asian Fusion at the top of your list. I came here on a word-of-mouth recommendation, and I was intrigued before I even sat down. The restaurant itself is gorgeous. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a beautifully designed waiting area showcasing the restaurant's many awards and accolades. It immediately sets the tone that you're in for something special. We came with one goal: try as many things as possible. Saturdays are perfect for that because they offer dim sum. We started with the Pho Xiao Long Bao (Wagyu beef soup dumplings) and the Korean pancakes. The soup dumplings completely stole the show. Perfectly cooked, delicate wrappers, rich and flavorful broth, and with just a touch of chili oil...absolute perfection. I've had soup dumplings in many places, and these are hands down the best I've ever had. I say that with my whole chest. The Korean pancakes were also outstanding. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, with that perfect balance of savory and just a hint of sweetness. Every bite had great texture and flavor. For our entrées, my husband ordered the Banana Salmon. It was spectacular. It's one of those dishes that makes you question whether you've ever really had good curry before. The spice wasn't about heat, it was about depth, warmth, and layers of beautifully balanced flavor. I ordered the Crab&Shrimp Tom Yum Coconut Fried Rice, and this dish deserves its own paragraph. The presentation alone is stunning. The fried rice is served inside a fresh coconut, surrounded by banana leaves and topped with a beautiful orchid. But thankfully, it tastes every bit as incredible as it looks. The coconut adds a delicate sweetness without overpowering the dish. The crab was plentiful, sweet, and incredibly fresh, while the shrimp were perfectly cooked, not a second overdone. Dishes like this require impeccable timing because every ingredient cooks differently, and somehow every single component was flawless. It was one of the best fried rice dishes I've ever eaten. The service was equally impressive. Everyone was warm, attentive, and happy to offer recommendations based on their most popular dishes. They even told us about their live music nights, which immediately gave us another reason to come back. The table next to us was having Pho and needed with the mango sticky rice and I am coming back for that. Overall, 1618 Asian Fusion delivered on every level, beautiful atmosphere, exceptional food, and genuinely welcoming service. It's one of those restaurants that leaves you planning your next visit before you've even paid the bill. Highly recommend!

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Dylan T.

TL;DR: Top 3 favorite restaurant in Austin! Would easily recommend this restaurant to any friend visiting from out of town. Make a reservation beforehand. Food: + Duck red curry: This was probably my favorite dish! The duck is super tender and curry has a nice rich flavor to it. + Pineapple fried rice: There were around 4 large shrimp, and they were very tender and flavorful. Every bite is seriously so enjoyable -- not spicy and served in an actual pineapple! + Filet mignon pad see ew: Not a huge portion, but wow the meat is really quite tender. + Ube panna cotta: I have had this dessert twice! Ube flavor is very strong, and gelatin texture melts in your mouth. Portion size isn't very large, but it's a good way to end a nice meal. Service: + Friendly service, gave good recommendations, and refilled waters without asking. No complaints here! Ambiance: + Big fan of the dim lighting. + Very close walk to the Lady Bird Lake trail, makes for a great view before or after your meal. There is a free parking garage right across from 1618 as well. + Nice spacious restroom to use as well. Clean, 2 stalls and 2 urinals.

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Amazing menu, amazing pho, allergies were marked very well too. Service was slow, but nothing worth getting upset over.

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Are small dogs allowed outside in the patio?

Yes! We welcome dogs of all sizes to our Patio, and we will provide a refreshing bowl of ice water!

What kind of cooking oil do you use ? I have a peanut allergy?

Olive oil

Hello! What kind of oils does the kitchen use? Thanks in advance!

Cooking oil.

What days of the week do you have live music?

I think they have live music just on Thursdays

Is this restaurant kid friendly?

While we do not have a playground of any kiddie area, we do provide small coloring kit for kids who come to dine with us. We also have booths and outdoor patio seating upon request. Some of our dishes are kids favorite such as pho noodle soup or… 

Are you open on Christmas Day?

Yes we are open all day on Christmas Day from 10am to 10:30pm. Looking forward to serve you soon!

Are they pet friendly? Is there a patio?

Yes, they do have a patio and I've seen pets out in the patio!

Why does your menu say "from the sky"? Chickens don't fly. 😂😂😂

They do fly, just not very far. Probably further than you though 😅

What food items are on the Happy Hour? I do not see a HH menu.

WONTON SOUP, DUCK CHICHARRON,PORK BELLY BUNS.

Are you able to accommodate shellfish allergies? I need to avoid cross contact (different knives, nothing fried in the same oil as shrimp, etc.).?

Hi J C, just a few items that we can do but you need to call in to the restaurant to confirm the items can do it or not. Thanks!

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I came here a few times and finally got a chance to write this over due review for Shanghai. I am…read morehappy to report the 21-22% service charge is no longer automatically included in the bill. There is now a waitress that you can place an order instead of the QR code system. The business have taken customer feedback and made adjustments to their business which I appreciate. Our Waitress is Amanda is Super friendly and provided great service. She was attentive and checked in with us often. Neat fact about Shanghai is they make the dumplings fresh and daily in house. No frozen dumplings and you can definitely taste the difference. This is the only dim sum place that I love and go to. They do not disappoint and for the most part is really consistent with their dim sum. The price is comparable to other dim sum places in Austin. My regular 5/5 favorites * pork shrimp sumai * shrimp eggplant- * pork puff * shrimp chive pan fried dumplings * black bean pork * chicken feet * fried shrimp ball * sesame balls Something new added to my favorite: * fried chicken dumpling - they were so kind to give us this complimentary dim sum and I am so glad they let us tried it because I usually don't order the chicken dumplings. I am surprise how good these fried chicken dumplings are. The texture of the chicken is bouncy yet juicy. And the flavor of the chicken with the veggies was really good. Do I recommend this place? Yes Best dim sum in town! Authentic. Made freshly daily. No weird fillers. Fresh dim sum. Go get itttttt!

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15.9 mi
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We ate here last night and if I could round to 3.5, I would but I can't justify 4 stars so sticking…read moreto 3. The restaurant was about 1/2 ro 2/3 full. It was Saturday night and they had ONE server. This poor lady rain around the place yelling "sorry sorry sorry". We told her please don't apologize and that we see how hard she's working. No stars given or taken for this. Just mentioning. We even tipped over the automatic gratuity. The food was all average. Not one dish stood out and we ordered a lot. We went for dim sum and the dumplings were pretty lackluster all around. The soup dumplings were dry and stuck to the foil cups and the others were like what we cook at home from Costco. The hot and sour soup was not spicy and again very average. We had a little and stopped. Even the steamed white rice seemed old. They have chilis next to certain items on the menu to indicate spicy and we ordered a few of those and nothing was spicy. The eggplant with garlic was enjoyed and the Bo luc lac was better than I expected but overall I would not return. Our meal came out to $32 per person which would be fine if we thought it was worth it. This was a consensus

Have not been to this restaurant for a while. We went on a Sat so know to arrive around 11am to…read moreavoid the crowds. This worked out perfectly and we were seated right away. The nice thing with this dimsum place is it has the pushcart style. One is able to view a variety of dishes and select the ones desired. The bad thing is as soon as we sat down, actually before I even sat down, a pushcart arrived and we were asked to pick dishes. I always wanted my tea first and the waitstaff haven't had time to take our tea order. We had the most standard old style dimsum. Shrimp dumplings, siu mai, sticky rice, steamed rice noodles, fried taro balls, chicken feet, lo bak gou or pan-fried turnip cakes. Everything was decent, not outstanding, but ok. The failures are the lo bak gou, which is lukewarm, and the fried taro balls, which had the hardest shell I've every had, and also lukewarm. This are definitely leftovers from another day. The nice thing is a waitress asked us what we thought. When we told her about the disappointing dishes, she told us we could have returned them and get a fresh dish. I'll keep that in mind next time.

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New Fortune 2 - Wall of tea pots

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Wu Chow

3.9(1.2k reviews)
1.9 mi•Warehouse District, Market District, Downtown
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I knew we were going to leave happy and full as we walked up to Wu Chow. I could smell joy as we…read moreentered the restaurant, and Wu Chow did not disappoint! I love the inside aesthetic and vibe of the restaurant. It is a perfect size and has a lot of different table options for both larger and smaller groups, and the seats were comfortable and setting intimate. The service was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about gluten free options, explained the menu to me so I knew what I could eat safely with my gluten allergy, and even mentioned that they had gluten free dumplings off menu to which I quickly said, "Yes please!" Everything is traditional Sichuan, farm to table, and organic. The quality of the food was excellent, and outside of the dumplings, I could not tell the food was gluten free modified. The dumpling wrapper was most likely rice, but the pork filling was so good - it had subtle ginger notes and a sweet pork which was lovely. The Sichuan Deep Fried Chicken was hard to stop eating, but we had to because we had entrees coming! Definitely enough to feed 4 people as an appetizer, not too spicy, perfectly breaded and fried, and the chicken was super tender. We also got the Wok Toasted Cumin Lamb and the Chengdu Chili Chicken. The chicken was tender and perfectly cooked with veggies and a subtlety spicy sauce that wasn't drowning the food and the flavors. I love Sichuan food because the veggies aren't cooked until soft, so they still had a fresh snap to them and complimented the spicy chicken well. The lamb is one of those dishes that you eat knowing that as you let it sit longer it will only keep getting better. I love the way the lamb was breaded/coated. Sometimes you have coated meat and it is not properly fried or some areas are dry, and then it isn't strongly seasoned so it tastes blah. Not this lamb! The seasoning, flavors, all shined bright with this beautifully tender lamb, and I also loved how it wasn't drowning in sauce which would have softened the subtle crunch. We took some home and about 3H later it was even better. Loved this dish! I also got their smashed pumpkin cocktail which may seem steep at $23, but oh was it delectable and worth every dime for some quality bourbon and nicely balanced fall pumpkin drink. If you're looking for something sweet, this isn't it, but you actually still taste the bourbon (which is delicious) and subtle pumpkin, and it was DELICIOUS. Overall, 5/5 hands down, and I'm only sad we didn't come sooner!

Get you some dim sum! Sunday is the day to visit for all your Chinese small plate needs. They make…read moreit stress-free to order as a vegan with a clearly marked menu and knowledge staff to help when in doubt. They do tend to get busy, as one would expect for such a limited window of opportunity, so come armed with patience. Even if it takes a bit to get a table, service is fast as can be. You'll be chowing down in no time once you can secure a seat. If you ask me, the crispy turnip cakes with shiitake are a must. It's so hard to find this made without meat or seafood, and they're doing it right. The braised eggplant is a close second favorite, but it is admittedly a large entree, not dim sum, though that's a good thing because it means you can order it any day, any time. The spicy cucumbers were also excellent, refreshing and crisp, perfect as a palate cleanser or started. Next time, I might skip the veggie dumplings, which were fine, but tasted mostly of cabbage, and little else. Most importantly, come with a crowd so you can order all the things and share around. That's the point of dim sum, after all.

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